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ArticleCureus2023

Non-selective Aortic Root Angiographic Contrast Injection in a Case of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Ostium.

Emmett Brennan, Alexa B Kahn, Abdullah Khan, Hal L Chadow, Ricardo Castillo, Rumman A Syed, Yonael Ayinalem

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Emmett BrennanInternal Medicine, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Alexa B KahnCardiology, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Abdullah KhanCardiology, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Hal L ChadowCardiology, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Ricardo CastilloCardiology, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Rumman A SyedInternal Medicine, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Yonael AyinalemInternal Medicine, One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.

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Abstract

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (RCA) is a rare congenital cardiovascular anomaly that can pose significant diagnostic challenges during cardiac evaluation. We present a case of a 54-year-old male patient with chest pain and a syncopal episode and subsequently diagnosed with non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Coronary angiography revealed an anomalous origin of the RCA, making it difficult to precisely locate the artery's point of origin with selective contrast injection. During coronary angiography, the use of aortic root non-selective angiographic contrast injection aided in localizing the RCA ostium. Our case highlights the clinical significance of aortic contrast injection as a valuable and safe adjunctive technique in cases of anomalous coronary artery origins. Early detection and precise localization of such anomalies are essential for effective treatment planning and improved patient outcomes. Further studies may help validate the utility of aortic contrast injection in similar cases, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care in the management of anomalous coronary artery ostium.

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angiographyanomalous origin of right coronary arteryctonon-selective coronary angiographynon-st segment elevation myocardial infarction (nstemi)

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PMID37667696
PMCPMC10475249

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